reminders
Notes to self
Reminders are things that cause you to remember something—notes, alerts, or objects that prompt recall.
A calendar notification is a reminder of an appointment.
A photo can serve as a reminder of happier times.
Set a reminder for the meeting.
The scar was a constant reminder of the accident.
The word often implies something you might otherwise forget.
Date-tracking system
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- agendaFormal discussion list
- appointmentScheduled time for something
- deadlineTime limit for completion
schedule · timetable · datebook · alarm · alert · notification · ping · pop-up
Trigger for action
prompt · trigger · stimulus · suggestion · indicator · sign · pointer · tip-off
Memory retrieval act
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- memoriesStored past experiences
- reminisceRecall past experiences fondly
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
flashback · retrospect · mnemonic · forgetfulness · keepsake · memento · souvenir · token
Commotion or fuss
- checklistItemized verification guide
- errandShort task away from home
- choreRoutine domestic task
- taskWork to be done
follow-up · pending · overdue · priority · inbox · backlog · tickler · delegation
Brief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
- noteShort written record
- sticky-noteAdhesive-backed memo paper
- post-itAdhesive paper memo
jotting · annotation · notation · list · checklist · to-do · entry · record
calendar
Date-tracking system
- plannerAgenda for scheduling
- agendaFormal discussion list
- appointmentScheduled time for something
deadline · schedule · timetable · datebook · alarm · alert · notification · ping · pop-up · snooze
cue
Trigger for action
prod · prompt · trigger · stimulus · suggestion · indicator · sign · pointer · tip-off · heads-up
recall
Memory retrieval act
- recollectionRecalled mental image
- memoriesStored past experiences
- reminisceRecall past experiences fondly
nostalgia · flashback · retrospect · mnemonic · forgetfulness · keepsake · memento · souvenir · token · heirloom
to-do
Commotion or fuss
task · follow-up · pending · overdue · priority · inbox · backlog · tickler · delegation · accountability
memo
Brief internal message
- memorandumFormal internal correspondence
- noteShort written record
- sticky-noteAdhesive-backed memo paper
post-it · jotting · annotation · notation · list · checklist · to-do · entry · record · bulletin
- productivity softwaretask managers, project management, office suites, spreadsheets, word processors
- adviceadvice, advise, tips, counsel, guidance
- habit trackerstreaks, goals, checklists, daily log, progress bar
- meeting prepagenda, attendee list, calendar invite, meeting room, invitations
- memory aidsmnemonics, mnemonic, cue cards, flash card, flashcards
- personal planninggoals, budget, calendar, schedule, to-do list
remindersforgetting
Failing to retain memories
amnesia · oblivion · erasures · blackouts · suppression
remindersfarewells
Departure expressions
closures · goodbyes · endings · releases · dismissals
reminderscompletions
Acts of finishing
cancellations · dismissals · deletions · clearances · accomplishments
- gentle reminderPolite prompt to remember
- friendly reminder
- set a reminder
- calendar reminderScheduled notification for events
- reminder appProgram sending scheduled alerts
- quick reminder